'F*ck off Mercosur': Angry scenes outside Leinster House as farmers protest against EU trade deal
There were heated scenes in the crowd during today’s protest when a farmer rounded on Fianna Fáil’s Jackie Cahill.
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There were heated scenes in the crowd during today’s protest when a farmer rounded on Fianna Fáil’s Jackie Cahill.
The biggest ever trade agreement between the EU and South American countries was announced last week.
The so-called Mercosur deal has been met with celebrations and opposition on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Mercosur trade pact is the largest ever concluded by the EU.
The Agriculture Minister said the deal has come at a time when the beef sector in Europe is “facing significant uncertainty” because of Brexit.